California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §128: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is a misdemeanor to sell equipment, supplies, or services to any person with knowledge that the equipment, supplies, or services are to be used in the pe

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is a misdemeanor to knowingly sell equipment, supplies, or services to someone who will use them to perform unlicensed work, except for cash sales under $100. Punishment includes a fine of at least $1,000 and up to six months in county jail.

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is a misdemeanor to sell equipment, supplies, or services to any person with knowledge that the equipment, supplies, or services are to be used in the performance of a service or contract in violation of the licensing requirements of this code. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to cash sales of less than one hundred dollars ($100). For the purposes of this section, “person” includes, but is not limited to, a company, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or corporation. For the purposes of this section, “license” includes certificate or registration. A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months.

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